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The Fine Art of Custom Framing Call for Hours: 610-692-8765 1342 West Chester Pike West Chester “Best Prices in the Area” Chester County Library 610-280-2600 • www.ccls.org A library card...it’s small enough to fit in your hand, powerful enough to change your life! It’s FREE, and you need only one card to use at all 18 libraries! Atglen Public • Avon Grove • Bayard Taylor Memorial • Chester County Chester Springs • Coatesville Public Downingtown • Easttown Library & Information Center • Henriette Hankin Branch • Honey Brook Community Malvern Public • Oxford Public Paoli • Parkesburg Free • Phoenixville Public • Spring City Free • Tredyffrin Public • West Chester Public Unique Fine Craft & Art Selection The Gallery at Cedar Hollow 2447 Yellow Springs Rd., Malvern Tue - Fri 12 - 6 / Sat 1 - 5 & by appointment. Call for directions. 610-640-ARTS http://hometown.aol.com/rbfinkel/myhomepage/collection.html 94 695-8990; restaurants.com. A warm and inviting atmosphere with separate dining rooms, handpainted murals and windows throughout. They serve authentic southern Italian cuisine using the freshest ingredients. They will gladly accommodate parties. Daily specials for lunch and dinner. Open for lunch Mon-Fri, 11:30 to 2; dinner, Sun- Thurs, 5:30 to 9; Fri-Sat, 5:30 to 10. L-$9-$14.50; D-$11.75-$18.50. V, MC, AE. Best of the Best ’06, ’07, ’08, County Lines. WABI SABI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI BAR, 1776 E. Lancaster Ave., Paoli Plaza, 610-296-8100; wabisabisteakhouse.com. The atmosphere here has Asian emphasis with simple, lovely décor. Serving sushi, Hibachi and Tepanaki fare prepared with many flourishes by the chef in front of you and classic Chinese cuisine at Garnian Wa, which is also located within Wabi Sabi. Casual. Open 7 days for lunch and dinner. L-$5-$12.95; D-$12.95-$29.95. V, MC, AE. County Lines. Best of the Best ’05, County Lines. Pomeroy STOTTSVILLE INN AND BUSY BEE PUB, 3486 Strasburg Rd. 610-857-4090; stottsville.com. Elegant hunt country dining serving Italian and French Continental cuisine. Guests are invited to spend the night in one of their beautifully appointed rooms. Upscale casual. Open Tues-Sat, from 11:30 am; dinner, from 5 pm. V, MC, AE. Philadelphia THE CAPITAL GRILLE, 138-46 Chestnut St. 215- 545-9588; thecapitalgrille.com. Impeccably prepared classic fare in a luxurious, relaxed atmosphere. They have an impressive menu of nationally renowned dry aged steaks and fresh seafood, including Kona Crusted Dry-Aged Sirloin and their signature Pan-Fried Calamari with Hot Cherry Peppers. Upscale casual. Lunch, Mon-Fri, 11:30 to 3; dinner, Mon-Thurs, 5 to 10, Fri, 5 to 11, Sat, 4:30 to 11, Sun, 4 to 10. Major cards. LOVASH INDIAN CUISINE, 236 South St. 215- 925-3881; lovashindiancuisine.com. Fine, authentic Indian cuisine in a warm and vibrant atmosphere. Their dedication and pride in the food served is hard to match. They offer a special lunch platter that is truly more like a buffet served at your table. BYO. Open 7 days. L-$7- $11; D-$9-$25. Major cards. Phoenixville BLACK LAB BISTRO, 248 Bridge St. 610-935- 5988; blacklabbistro.net. Fine food in a relaxed setting with a New York bistro look. The cuisine is American casual contemporary. Daily specials. Open Tues-Sat for lunch, 11:30 to 2, and dinner Tues-Sun 5 to 10. Major cards except Dis. Best of the Best ’06, ’07, ’08, County Lines. THE COLUMBIA BAR & GRILLE, 148 Bridge St. 610-983-0300. Located in the heart of the historic Phoenixville renaissance, this restaurant has been a consistent favorite with discriminat- YERKES I N S U R A N C E YERKES INSURANCE is distinctly different because of our commitment to you! For over twenty-five years, Yerkes Insurance, Inc. has been assisting our customers, using our strongest assets-honesty, technical expertise and personalized service. Contact us TODAY for a quote and compare! We offer multi-policy and loss free discounts. 227 E. Evergreen St. • West Grove, PA 19390 610-869-4065 • 1-800-435-4565 www.yerkesinsurance.com Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Evening and Weekends by appointment. 95 • Horse Farms • Nurseries • Agriculture Affiliated Business We’re able to place coverage for all exposures including training, lessons, and equestrian shows.
We wish you the Happiest, Healthiest & Wealthiest 2009! We invite you to call us or visit www.hollygross.com to review our listings starting at $200,000. Holly Gross Group Honesty Professionalism Unparalleled Service Holly Gross Gus Brown Linda Day Harry Price Deborah Dullen Dick Gross Direct 484-678-0367 Office 610-431-1100 Fox & Roach REALTORS ® 96 ing locals since 1893. They offer innovative American fare including the freshest soups, salads, seafood and prime meats, an extensive bar menu, live music, Weekend Brunch and Sunday Evening Dinner and are available for private parties. Onsite parking; elevator access. Smart casual. Open 7 days. Voted Most Romantic Restaurant, 2007, Fox 29 News. Best of the Best ’08, ’09, County Lines. THE EPICUREAN RESTAURANT, 902-8 Village at Eland, Rt. 113 & Dawson Dr. 610-933-1336; epicureanrestaurant.com. Contemporary American cuisine and a new Tapas menu can be found here. Over 300 bottled beers and a California wine list complete your dining experience. Open 7 days. L-$4.95-$9.95; D-$8.95-$18.95; Sunday Brunch-$6.95-$9.95. Major cards. Take-out available. “Splendid American cuisine in an attractive setting.” Philadelphia Inquirer. IRON HILL BREWERY & RESTAURANT, 130 E. Bridge St. 610-983-9333; ironhillbrewery.com. See listing under West Chester. Best of the Best ’05, ’06, ’07, ’08, ’09, County Lines. MAJOLICA, 258 Bridge St. 610-917-0962; majolicarestaurant.com. New American cuisine with a French influence is beautifully presented at this jewel of a restaurant. The atmosphere is warm and inviting and the décor is simple yet elegant. All menu items are made in-house (except the cheese and bread). They offer a chef’s tasting menu on New Year’s Eve and Valentines Day and a new Chef’s Table for 8, $85. Upscale casual. Dinner Tues-Sat. D-1st course: $8-$15; 2nd course: $20- $24; 3rd course: $7-$15. Major cards. Best of the Best ’06, ’07, ’08, ’09, County Lines. TWIN BAYS CAFÉ, 19 S. Whitehorse Road. 610-415-1300. Fine dining in a uniquely restored historic setting, with quality service and a friendly, casual flair. Just bring your own favorite bottle and they’ll take care of the rest. Upscale casual. Dinner Tues-Sat 5 to 9. Lunch, Wed-Fri 11:30 to 2. AE, MC, V, DC. Best of the Best ’05, County Lines. Pine Forge GRACIE’S 21st CENTURY CAFÉ & CATER- ING, 1534 Manatawny Rd. 610-323-4004; gracies21stcentury.com. Eclectic décor with original artwork throughout this historic, 1710 building. Each room has a fireplace, concrete sculpted walls and neon to create an “other worldly” effect. The food is best described as eclectic multicultural fusion, using organics and wild-caught fish and local produce. They offer a prix fixe menu on Fridays with wine flights, an amuse bouch during service and specials reflecting the season’s bounty. Serving dinner Wed-Sat (other days and luncheon by reservation). $28-$42. Major cards. “. . . creative gastronomy, playfully described fare and décor evocative of the American South West.” Zagat. Best of the Best ’09, County Lines. Pottstown ANGELINA’S ITALIAN KITCHEN, 864 E. High Let Us Frame Your Memories • Needle Works • Photographs • Paintings • Prints • 3-Dimensional Objects The Shops of Nobb Hill • 288 Lancaster Avenue • Frazer, PA 19355 97 610-695-8495 Custom Picture Framing JAMES A. COCHRANE, INC., REALTOR Tel: (610) 469-6100 379 Templin Road Glenmoore, PA 19343 www.cochraneinc.com Quality, beauty and value! Find all of these in this amazing home in East Nantmeal township. Almost 5500 sq ft with 5 bedrooms and 4 full baths. High volume ceilings and walls of glass capture the rolling hills and Chester County views. Custom designed floor plan offers a return to a time of tradition offering attention to detail in architecture and millwork. Elegant living in secluded yet convenient setting. Don’t miss this rare opportunity! For information & pricing, please call Bill Cochrane. Servicing our Friends and Neighbors Since 1960
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